Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,028 active social justice grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 29 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,028; from 703 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $7,500–$75K
Total listed funding: $76.6M; across 489 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 30; 61 with a published date

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Free and Independent Media Fund DT Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies DT Institute operates as both a funder and implementer.	Not published	Varies
LGBTQ Social Justice & Equity Fund Grant Program Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ‍The Our Fund Foundation/Community Foundation of Broward Funders Collaborative sets a collective goal of creating a more informed and empathetic general populace in Broward County that is supportive of protecting the civil liberties and…	Not published	Varies
Women's Funding Network Grants New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $4K – $8K The Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative Grant, provided by the Bread & Roses Community Fund, supports organizations engaged in community organizing for criminal justice reform.	Not published	$4K – $8K
IAS Membership (School of Social Science) Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Advanced Study selects approximately 200 Members each year from an average of more than 1,500 applicants.	Not published	Varies
One House Ally Award Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The One House Ally Award is an annual recognition award bestowed upon a critical cross-cultural leader who has engineered new opportunities for multiple communities and industries.	Not published	Varies
Progress Alliance of Washington Grant - Core Grants Washington Progress Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Progress Alliance of Washington Grant focuses on empowering organizations that build political power, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Grant supports partnerships with economically disadvantaged groups in the U.S. It aims to empower these communities to take control of their lives and address systemic issues of…	Not published	Varies
M. & A. Seasongood Good Government Grants Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The M. & A. Seasongood Good Government Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations and professional associations in the Greater Cincinnati area.	Not published	Varies
Wean Foundation: Resident Engagement Grants The Raymond John Wean Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Wean Foundation's Resident Engagement Grants aim to boost community engagement by funding grassroots organizations in Warren and Youngstown.	Not published	$500 – $5K
The Honorable Milton O. Moss Public Service Award Montgomery Bar Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AJMMI: Social Justice Fund Grant Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute's Social Justice Fund Grant supports grassroots activist projects in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on those with limited funding access.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sunhak Peace Prize (SHPP) Universal Peace Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards distinguished individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to peace and human development, and to restore balance to the relationship between humanity and the natural environment.	Not published	Varies
CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of this Fund is to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a…	Not published	Varies
ACT NOW: END AIDS Coalition Community Leadership Grants Tag Treatment Action Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K	Not published	$50K – $200K
SJF: Seed Grants Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · $5K The SJF Seed Grants provide $5,000 in funding to support new and emerging groups focused on community organizing in ID, MT, OR, WA, or WY.	Not published	$5K
Housing Justice Initiative Grants United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way Bay Area's Housing Justice Initiative is focused on advancing Housing Justice for Bay Area residents with a focus on equity.	Not published	$1M
GOTV Open Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Guided by our North Star of racial equity and inclusion, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation connects our community and invests in transformational change to reshape Milwaukee as a region where everyone thrives.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Food Policy & Advocacy Legacy Award Les Dames Descoffier of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · Varies Cary Kelly (Committee Chair) or Christi (contact via lesdamesdc.org) Les Dames d'Escoffier Washington, D.C. Regional Chapter	Not published	Varies
Impact Fund Grants The Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Impact Fund provides recoverable grants to legal services nonprofits and small law firms working on social, environmental, and economic justice issues.	Not published	$10K – $50K
The Warren Dunning Memorial Social Justice Grant Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California · Foundation Not published · Varies No additional details available on the grants page.	Not published	Varies
Johnson Foundation Grant The Raymond C and Anna T Johnson · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Interested organizations may submit an initial letter of inquiry.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (General) JewishColumbus · Foundation Not published · $5K – $80K JewishColumbus funds grants in multiple categories through the Community Impact Committee (CIC). Grants are funded by endowments and special purpose funds held at the Columbus Jewish Foundation, a JewishColumbus partner.	Not published	$5K – $80K
Immigrant Justice Scholarship Grant Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K The Immigrant Justice Scholarship, established by a dedicated Menlo Atherton graduate, supports students passionate about social justice, particularly for immigrants.	Not published	Up to $18K

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About social justice grants

Social justice grants fund nonprofits advancing racial, economic, gender, and systemic equity through advocacy, community organizing, policy reform, and direct services. Funding is concentrated in private philanthropy, with funders such as the Ford Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations supporting movement-building and structural change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do social justice grants award?

Of the 1,028 social justice grants Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $7,500 and $75K. The largest is $10.0M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most social justice grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Crossroads Fund Inc (14), Bread and Roses Community Fund (11), Headwaters Foundation for Justice (11), Social Justice Fund Northwest (11), and Inatai Foundation (9). In all, 703 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are social justice grants due?

Of 1,028 grants listed, 30 accept applications on a rolling basis, 61 have a published upcoming deadline, 229 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 708 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for social justice work?

Social justice grants support community organizing, policy advocacy, leadership development, litigation, and programs that address the root causes of inequity. Funders increasingly offer flexible general-operating and multi-year support, and many prioritize organizations led by people from the communities most affected by injustice.

Who funds social justice nonprofits?

Private foundations lead social justice funding, including the Ford Foundation's equity-focused grantmaking, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's work on racial equity, and the Open Society Foundations' support for justice and democracy. Donor collaboratives, community foundations, and progressive funding intermediaries also direct significant resources to this field.

How do social justice organizations find the right funders?

Start by identifying foundations whose stated priorities match your issue area and approach, since social justice funders often focus on specific causes, populations, or strategies. Reviewing funders' published grant lists, building relationships before applying, and clearly articulating both your theory of change and community accountability all strengthen your chances.

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